A high-level meeting concerning the highways connecting Nashik was held in the presence of Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, said a release from the CM’s Office
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called on the remaining Naxals to surrender, warning that stringent action would be taken against those who refuse to do so
Fadnavis met the newly appointed CJI and also urged him to address the Maharashtra legislators at the state Assembly.
Talking to reporters here, Fadnavis said it was disgusting that terrorists opened fire at tourists after asking them their religion
The announcement came while Fadnavis was responding to a question by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab during a discussion in the Upper House on EVs and air pollution.
The announcement was made after the CM inaugurated the second phase of the project on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the Maratha king.
Attracting more investments is crucial for countering the MVA's narrative that major investment opportunities are migrating to neighbouring Gujarat.
Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as Maharashtra’s 18th Chief Minister for a third term, alongside Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde and NCP's Ajit Pawar as deputy chief ministers, in a grand ceremony at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan. Attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Bollywood stars, industrialists, and 40,000 supporters, the event showcased BJP's resurgence. Special arrangements included 4,000 security personnel and traffic management. Fadnavis’ return is a significant boost for the BJP, following setbacks in Lok Sabha elections, and marks a unified front within the NDA after intense negotiations over power-sharing within the Mahayuti alliance.
Speaking after being elected as leader of the state BJP legislature party ahead of Thursday's swearing-in ceremony, he also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for placing faith in him
Devendra Fadnavis is set to take oath as Maharashtra's Chief Minister for a second term. A respected leader, Fadnavis previously served as Deputy Chief Minister and has earned admiration for his governance and leadership. Born into a Marathi Brahmin family in Nagpur, his early life was shaped by his father's imprisonment during the Emergency. He became Nagpur's youngest Mayor at 22 and served two terms. A graduate in law and business management, Fadnavis was appointed BJP president in Maharashtra in 2013. His first term as Chief Minister (2014) focused on infrastructure and rural development. In 2022, he returned as Deputy CM.
Earlier in the day, the BJP, which heads the ruling Mahayuti in Maharashtra, named Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Rupani as central observers for its legislature party meeting in Mumbai, where the MLAs will elect their leader.
Regarding his son's potential candidacy for CM, Shinde said discussions were still ongoing. "One meeting took place in Delhi last week with Amit Shah, and now the three alliance partners will discuss the nitty-gritty of government formation," he added.
On Wednesday, Shinde said that he will accept any decision taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the CM face for Maharashtra.
While the BJP is tipped to get the chief ministerial post, its two allies -- Shiv Sena Nationalist Congress Party -- are expected to be given the post of two deputies.
After election results are declared and the tenure of Vidhan Sabha ends, a Governor of the state could send a report to the central government recommending President's rule in the state.
At present, the government pays Rs 1,500 per month to the beneficiaries of the 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana', the Mahayuti government's flagship financial assistance scheme for women in the state.
Metro Line 12 incorporates a completely elevated structure with 19 stations along the 22.173 km route. The estimated cost of this project, expected to be completed by end-2027, is around Rs 5,865 crore, as per an official release.
In 2022, upon assuming the role of Maharashtra's Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde vowed to eradicate potholes from Mumbai's roads by 2024. He asserted that the concrete surfacing of roads would be pivotal in reaching this objective. However, this assertion has failed to yield any noticeable improvements.
Apart from this, he also announced revised administrative sanctions for irrigation projects worth Rs 14,000 crore.
He was addressing meetings on Wednesday in Kalyan and Ulhasnagar in Thane district, where civic polls are due since early 2022 like other urban areas in the state, including Mumbai, Pune, Nashik and Aurangabad.
The chief minister also believes that the effort towards creating a startup hub in Mumbai will help in employment generation for youth and hence, he said, the government completely supports it.
Cleanliness in cities should become a mass movement, Shinde said, adding that sanitation workers are the brand ambassadors of the new campaign.
Some parts of the state received heavy rainfall on Wednesday evening, with cloudbursts being reported at some spots.
Ajit Doval was welcomed by Shinde with a bouquet and a shawl after he offered prayers at Lord Ganesh’s idol at the chief minister’s residence
Top government sources said the civic polls in the state, delayed due to the OBC reservation issue being heard by the Supreme Court, are likely to be held in October after getting a clarification from the apex court.